Wednesday, October 10, 2012

What made my birthday particularly awesome? It’s the little things.
• Woken up by Muse’s “Madness” at 5:30 a.m. and hearing it again on the way to work • My baby sister texting me birthday wishes eight minutes later • My 17 year old son remembering what day it is without being prompted • A text from a best friend to tell me she was on the trail of resolving a long-standing problem • Arriving to work to see lots of Facebook friends wishing me Happy Birthday • A gratitude-filled birthday wish and a poem from Ted • Texts and calls from friends and family • Beautiful flowers and gluten-free cookies from my boss and co-worker • Confirmation of my visit to Bridge OTW tomorrow • Day off tomorrow • My paycheck two days early because I belong to a credit union • Official acceptance onto the Lexington Housing Partnership Board • Plans for the weekend, including a kirtan and dancing • A text from my little brother • Birthday cake made by Chris and Lily (gluten-free) and dinner with all three of my sons • A card from my mom and two wonderful friends, one of whom is an incredible photographer • “I Won’t Give up” by Jason Miraz on the way home from work • Two episodes of NCIS. Gibbs. Yeah.
The only downside was Lily’s upset at the end of the day, after her friend Lisa left. ☹
The thing is, most days are like this (minus the birthday wishes). Peaceful, loving, and happy.